NEW: Poll Reveals America’s Reaction To Trump’s SOTU Address

President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address drew strong support from viewers Tuesday night, according to a CNN poll conducted by SSRS, reinforcing that his message on border security and economic reform continues to resonate with his base.

Nearly two-thirds of those who watched said they had at least a somewhat positive reaction to the speech, with 38% describing their response as very positive. While media outlets were quick to note the audience skewed Republican, that has long been the case for State of the Union viewers, who typically tune in because they are engaged and invested.

More importantly, Trump appears to have strengthened confidence among those watching.

Before the speech, 54% of viewers said they believed his policies would move the country in the right direction. Afterward, that number jumped to 64%. The share who said Trump has the right priorities rose from 44% before the address to 54% immediately following it.

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That shift suggests the president’s case for aggressive border enforcement, tougher trade policy and a reset on economic priorities landed with voters who are looking for direction after years of inflation and instability.

On immigration, one of Trump’s signature issues, 62% of viewers said his policies would move the country in the right direction. The same percentage said the same about his economic agenda.

Even critics acknowledged that immigration remains an area of strength for the president. While some viewers who were dissatisfied with the speech said he focused too much on the issue, far fewer said he focused too little,  an indication that Trump is leaning into a message that energizes supporters and contrasts sharply with Democratic policies.

The economy, particularly the cost of living, remains a central concern. Ahead of the speech, a majority of viewers said they wanted to hear Trump address inflation and affordability. Afterward, 53% said he gave the issue the right amount of focus, though 45% wanted more emphasis.

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Confidence in Trump’s ability to tackle rising costs was mixed, with 31% saying they had a lot of confidence in him to make living more affordable and 29% expressing some confidence. Forty percent said they had none, underscoring the political challenge of reversing years of price increases.

On trade, viewers were roughly split on tariffs, reflecting the ongoing debate over whether aggressive economic measures are necessary to counter foreign competitors or risk overreach.

Where Trump stood out was on leadership. Forty-five percent said they had a lot of confidence in him to provide real leadership for the country. Forty-three percent expressed strong confidence in his ability to use U.S. military power responsibly, and 38% said they were highly confident in his decision-making on Iran.

State of the Union speeches rarely produce dramatic changes in national approval ratings, particularly in a deeply divided country. A separate CNN poll conducted before the address showed Trump with a 36% approval rating among the broader public.

Still, Tuesday night’s numbers suggest that among those paying close attention, Trump reinforced support for his hardline immigration stance and America-first economic message  a foundation that continues to define his presidency.

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